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Our History

The DNA of ModuForm

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At ModuForm,

we love making

safe, durable and

design-focused

furniture. We enable

people to live in

spaces that can

improve their lives…

even if it's just

a little.

We've been doing this for decades because we listen to our customers, which allows us to understand the challenges they face, so that we can focus on producing products with the essential features they need.

1960

1976

1980

1995

1998

2007

2016

NOW

1960

1960
  • G&W Industries is founded by Bill Weissman and Paul Gavin, initially producing “Crawler Goop” for children’s toys and developing plastic coating methods for hand tools and metal cabinets.

1976

1976
  • July 1, 1976 ModuForm is officially incorporated, shifting focus to durable, easy-to-clean and humanizing furniture for mental health facilities.
  • Our 520 collection of modular and rotational molded lounge seating is launched to provide comfortable, safe, secure and durable seating.

1980

1980
  • Moves to a new factory in Fitchburg, MA, expanding production capacity in the behavioral healthcare, education, and adult and juvenile detention markets.
  • The company begins producing wood products, including frame style, and butcher block seating and tables.

1995

1995
  • Acquires the renowned Library Bureau, originally founded in 1876 by Melvil Dewey. ModuForm now offers specialized shelving, tables, and furnishings tailored for public, private, and academic libraries.
  • Implementation of ‘flatline’ UV-cured finishing technology enhances product durability and environmental sustainability earning recognition from the state of Massachusetts for our environmental efforts.

1998

1998
  • Launches a contemporary line of contract-grade bedroom furniture for student housing and healthcare environments, leveraging advanced engineering, innovative design, and cutting-edge production processes.

2007

2007
  • From 2007 to 2012, significant equipment and technology upgrades at the Fitchburg factory enhance production efficiency and elevate quality standards.

2016

2016
  • Acquires Adden Furniture, expanding the product line to include finely tailored upholstered seating and establishing a multi-plant operation with an additional manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

NOW

NOW
  • Additional investments are made in equipment, technology, and research and development, allowing us to create more new products that further our mission to help make the lives of the people that use our furniture better, if even just a little.

1960

  • G&W Industries is founded by Bill Weissman and Paul Gavin, initially producing “Crawler Goop” for children’s toys and developing plastic coating methods for hand tools and metal cabinets.
Bill Weissman

Bill Weissman | 1976

Bill Weissman, co-founder of ModuForm, launched the company in 1976, pioneering durable, easy-to-clean furniture for behavioral health. As sole proprietor, he expanded ModuForm into an industry leader. His legacy endures through the company's ongoing success.

Paul Gavin

Paul Gavin | 1976

Paul Gavin, co-founder of ModuForm, was a visionary entrepreneur and inventor. With a degree in Chemistry and multiple patents, he built ModuForm to create durable, functional furniture.

Joshua Weissman

Joshua Weissman | 2016

CEO of ModuForm, Joshua brings 25 years of experience designing safe, durable furniture. He's led the company to create innovative pieces that set industry standards, making healing spaces better for behavioral health.

Since 1976…

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